This course covers anaphylactic shock, how to store prescribedmedications, how to administer medication using an epi-pen, and making asetting safe for allergy sufferers. - Croydon. Cost: 30 plus VAT.E-mail: training@futureworks.org.uk or call 020 8916 2078.
23 - 24 January - Nursery world show 2009
Nursery World's annual exhibition, co-sponsored by the CWDC along with4Children, NCMA, PLA and NCB, offers an array of exhibitors in earlyyears equipment, publishing, recruitment, training and professionalassociations, plus a thought-provoking agenda of 12 seminars over twodays. Creche services available. - Islington, London. Price: seminars10 each, exhibition entry free. Visit www.nurseryworldshow.comfor information and registration.
28 January - Maths in the Foundation Stage: Problem-Solving, Reasoningand Numeracy
Practitioners will explore how young children develop mathematicalunderstanding, skills and language, and the role of the adult. Thecourse will provide practical ideas and strategies to enhance competenceand confidence. - London. Cost: 130. Visit www.ioe.ac.uk/cpd orcall 020 7612 6589/6987.
4 February, 4 March - Peal Training
Participants will learn how to increase the involvement of parents intheir children's early learning and development. - London 4 February(limited places), Manchester 4 March. Cost: from 146. Visitwww.ncb.org.uk or call 020 7843 6084.
24 February - The Sustainability Challenge to Children's Services
Topics in this one-day conference for those in children's centres,extended schools and youth services include meeting the challenge ofaffordability and sustainability, the challenge of early intervention,strategic approaches and partnership opportunities. - London. Cost: from155 plus VAT. Visit www.4children.org.uk or call 020 75226970.
